Hemp as a potential raw material toward a sustainable world: A review [PDF]
Heliyon, 2022 Global warming as a result of climate change has become a major concern for people all over the world. It has recently drawn the attention of the entire conscious community, with the fear that if not addressed properly, it will result in the extinction ...
A T M Faiz Ahmed +4 more
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Waste Rose Flower and Lavender Straw Biomass—An Innovative Lignocellulose Feedstock for Mycelium Bio-Materials Development Using Newly Isolated Ganoderma resinaceum GA1M [PDF]
Journal of Fungi, 2021 In this study, for the first time, the potential of rose flowers and lavender straw waste biomass was studied as feeding lignocellulose substrates for the cultivation of newly isolated in Bulgaria Ganoderma resinaceum GA1M with the objective of obtaining
Galena Angelova +11 more
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The Desert Whale: the boom and bust of hemp in Arizona [PDF]
Journal of Cannabis Research, 2023 Background This paper examines the factors that led to the collapse of hemp grown for cannabidiol (CBD) in Arizona, the United States of America (USA), and particularly in Yuma County, which is a well-established agricultural area in the state.
Anastasia K. Stats +5 more
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In-Situ Measurement of Residential Buildings With Hempcrete Walls: A Case Study
Frontiers in SustainabilityGiven that over 95% of buildings are residential, there is an urgent need for carbon-storing materials and easy-to-construct methods to achieve energy-efficient and low-carbon homes, which can significantly impact CO2 reduction.
Xinrui Lu, Hojae Yi, Sarah Klinetob Lowe
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State of the Art Review of Attributes and Mechanical Properties of Hempcrete
BiomassThe global surge in environmental pollution, largely attributed to industrialization, has fueled a pressing need for sustainable solutions. In response, the construction sector is increasingly focusing on bio-based materials such as hemp, recognized for ...
Ali M Memari
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Developments in the Built EnvironmentIn the United States reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with building construction by 90% by 2050 necessitates significant measures to be undertaken within the construction industry.
Manish K Dixit, Sideris, Petros
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Perspectives of Insulating Biodegradable Composites Derived from Agricultural Lignocellulosic Biomass and Fungal Mycelium: A Comprehensive Study of Thermal Conductivity and Density Characteristics [PDF]
BiomimeticsThe research suggests a production method of insulating composites created from lignocellulosic agricultural biomass with fungal mycelium as a binder agent and offers a deeper investigation of their thermophysical properties.
Maryna Babenko +6 more
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State-of-the-Art Review of Hempcrete for Residential Building Construction
DesignsCarbon-neutral and carbon-negative construction is gaining significant interest in the home building industry. Accordingly, the development of new materials and innovative redesign of the existing materials are on the rise.
Ali M Memari
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BuildingsCurrently, the construction industry relies mainly on non-environmentally sustainable materials such as fired clay brick, concrete, and steel, which significantly contribute to global carbon dioxide generation, leading to environmental degradation.
Ali M Memari
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Risk of interstitial condensation in outer walls made of hemp-lime composite in Polish climatic conditions [PDF]
Archives of Civil Engineering, 2021 The present paper presents results of a study on hemp-lime composite – a novel building material which is gaining attention thanks to its pro-ecological values, as well as interesting hygrothermal characteristics.
Michał Gołębiewski +1 more
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